Diefenbaker Bridge
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Diefenbaker Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°12′17″N 105°45′49″W / 53.20472°N 105.76361°W |
| Carries | Highway 2 Highway 3 |
| Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
| Locale | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Official name | Diefenbaker Bridge |
| Maintained by | City of Prince Albert |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1960 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Diefenbaker Bridge | |
The Diefenbaker Bridge is a Canadian bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It is currently[1] the only vehicle crossing of the river in Prince Albert and within 120 km in either direction.[2] The bridge carries Saskatchewan Highways 2 and 3, as well as two sidewalks: with the upstream side connecting to River Street, and the downstream side continuing through to 12 Street W and up 2 Avenue W.
The bridge is maintained by the city of Prince Albert under an agreement, established in 1958, where the province of Saskatchewan covers 50% of the structural repair costs.[3] Prior to the bridge opening in 1960 vehicle traffic used the nearby Canadian Northern Railway Bridge.